Monthly Archives: September 2021

It’s not news that living in a house with other people – whether family, friends or strangers – can be difficult. People by their nature have difference priorities, temperaments and preferences. That can provide fuel for friction between housemates. If you’re a first-time renter – for example, an Ohio University or Ohio State student …

It’s difficult to come up with a better way to integrate town and gown than with a big festival event that draws from both communities. In Athens, arguably the festival that best accomplishes this feat is the Ohio Pawpaw Festival. Well, technically, the annual celebration of this obscure native fruit takes place six miles …

One precaution that many college students historically have neglected to pursue is renters insurance. This is the case whether the student is attending a public college in a relatively low-crime area such as Athens, Ohio, or a big university in a major city such as Columbus, with a relatively high crime rate. A typical …

If you’re staying in your Columbus apartment this summer, or perhaps remaining in your Athens rental house to attend summer classes, consider spending some time fixing up your apartment or house. There’s multiple things you can do to give your living space some new and inviting character. Before taking any steps that will alter …